Capital Planning Manager

Job Title

Capital Planning Manager

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Summary

• The Capital Planning Manager is responsible for the development, management and ownership of the capital maintenance plan which includes facility’s mechanical, electrical, plumbing and life/safety systems. The Capital Planning Manager Interacts and coordinates with building management, engineers, the performance, and analytics team, as well as the project and space management teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that facilities are operated and maintained cost effectively, safely, efficiently and in first class condition through the creation and management of a capital maintenance plan
• Provide technical oversight for the design and implementation of the preventative maintenance program in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations, current industry practices, and Cushman & Wakefield’s guidelines as outlined in C&W’s Policies & Procedures manuals and subsequent revisions
• Ensure that all critical and major technical work is carried out according to code and building standards, that certificates of insurance are correct and in place, and that all work is in compliance with the building owner’s or client’s requirements
• Manage and the VFA system and manage the introduction and modification of equipment in the system
• Review operations, maintenance and capital improvements of all Life Safety, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, and Elevator systems required to operate the facilities
• Provide leadership and management support to facility management and technicians who have the responsibility for day-to-day operations and maintenance of the building support systems (heating, ventilation, electrical distribution system, plumbing, fire suppression system, etc.)
• Be responsible to the General Manager for budget control and forecasting of contracts and major operations related to critical operations
• Report abnormal or critical conditions immediately to the relevant C&W Facility Management and the General Manager
• Review all plans for adding or upgrading new equipment, infrastructure, building improvements, and the like, interface with applicable building management and operational staff
• Develop and deliver training methods, materials and programs relative to VFA and related technologies

Requirements

• Four-year college degree required; degree in Business or Facilities Management preferred. Does not require a license
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in account management, facilities operations, analytics and planning
• Must have strong familiarity and working knowledge of the critical equipment. Strong technical knowledge in  electrical systems, electrical generation/distribution, HVAC (specific to the environment), IT systems and  environments, environmental regulations, local building codes, fire and safety systems, preventive and predictive   maintenance and diagnostic equipment, etc. is needed
• Must possess excellent communication skills including the ability to convey complex technical information in a  manner that non-technical individuals can comprehend

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to travel from floor to floor and may be required to travel outside between buildings in varying outdoor weather conditions
• The employee may also be regularly required to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time
• Regularly use hands to operate office machinery including, but not limited to, telephones, computers, fax, and photocopy machines
• Regularly required to walk, talk, and hear.

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $ 93,500.00 - $110,000.00

Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email Accommodations@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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